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Closing date: October 15, 2026

Title: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: P/H DEAN'S OFFICE 

Campus Location: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/ADMIN

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Communications Director provides strategic leadership for all public-facing communications and branding for the School of Public Health. This role is responsible for shaping and maintaining a cohesive institutional identity, overseeing digital and media presence, and representing the School at the institutional and external levels. The Director partners with (1) Academic Affairs, Recruitment, and leadership to align marketing with enrollment, workforce, and strategic priorities, (2) the Office of Research to prioritize promoting the research achievements of faculty and students, and (3) Community Outreach and Engagement to develop meaningful community partnerships for both population and clinical research and education.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Field of Study: Marketing, Communications, Public Health or related field

Number of years required to perform the job: Five

Type of experience required to perform the job: professional level experience. Experience in marketing, communications, or higher education outreach

Substitution: Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of professional level experience

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits